Matt Schaub

New England Patriots 2013: 12-4, first. Last in playoffs: 2013. They're going all the way: TE Rob Gronkowski is (almost) back — he's still favoring his recovering right knee and is said to be 50-50 for the opener against the Dolphins. Regardless, Tom Brady finds a way to win no matter who's in his supporting cast. The Patriots addressed their defensive shortcomings with some impressive additions, among them CBs Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner. They're doomed: The Patriots have an aging defensive front, notably with Vince Wilfork coming off surgery for a torn Achilles tendon. Their first-round pick, DT Dominique Easley, suffered ACL tears to both knees...

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New England Patriots
2013: 12-4, first.
Last in playoffs: 2013.
They're going all the way: TE Rob Gronkowski is (almost) back — he's still favoring his recovering right knee and is said to be 50-50 for the opener against the Dolphins. Regardless, Tom...

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2. Broncos: The offense should remain atop the league and...

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Is Johnny Football going...

I can’t think of one good reason for Jay Cutler to come back as early as Sunday.
Unless he can tackle and play safety.
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NFC South
Buccaneers
First-round pick: No. 5
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